Head of Communications

Overview

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated communications strategy aligned with the Group’s objectives.
• Manage all external communications, including media relations, press materials, announcements, and corporate messaging.
• Lead internal communications to support employee engagement, organisational culture, and group-wide initiatives.
• Provide communications counsel to senior executives, including the CEO and Group leadership.
• Drive executive profiling, including thought leadership, speaking engagements, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee brand guidelines and ensure consistent positioning across all subsidiaries and business units.
• Lead the development of crisis communications plans and act as the primary point for issues management.
• Manage relationships with external agencies, media partners, and strategic service providers.
• Monitor and assess communications performance, media coverage, and brand perception metrics.
• **Qualifications and Experience**
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience working with senior executives and managing high-level stakeholders.
• Strong regional understanding of the GCC business landscape.
• Experience leading communications within a diversified or multinational organisation is preferred.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage complex, sensitive, and high-pressure situations with professionalism.
• **Personal Attributes**
• Strategic thinker with strong operational capability.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management ability.
• Able to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.